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Amenorrhea is the absence of the menstrual period. There are two types of amenorrhea: primary amenorrhea refers to the situation when a young woman has not begun to menstruate by the age of 16; secondary amenorrhea refers to the situation when a woman who previously experienced menstrual periods suddenly ceases to have them. Prolonged amenorrhea can lead to early bone loss and osteoporosis, in some cases. Amenorrhea occurs naturally in breast feeding women and does not pose a threat to bone health.
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Amenorrhea occurs when there is not enough hormones in a womans body to stimulate menstruation. This condition is associated with malnutrition, as with anorexia nervosa, or when excessive exercise puts extreme nutritional demands on the body. Stress, rapid weight loss and a low concentration of body fat can also have a negative effect on normal menstruation. Amenorrhea can also be a sign of serious disorders of the ovaries, pituitary gland or hypothalamus.
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Symptoms of amenorrhea include absence of periods; increased facial hair; deeper voice; decreased armpit hair, pubic hair and breast size; and secretions from the breast.
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Eat a healthy diet, get an adequate amount of exercise and avoid stress. Be sure to get plenty of sleep. Smoking and substance abuse have been linked to amenorrhea, so avoid tobacco products and other stimulants.
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Progesterone has been shown to induce normal menstrual bleeding in women with secondary amenorrhea.
Acetyl-L-carnitine is an amino acid that can improve hormone levels in women with low initial levels.
Calcium and Vitamin D prevent bone loss.
Blue Cohosh stimulates menstrual flow.
Motherwort and Yarrow stimulates absent or light periods.
Vitex Agnus-castis reduces elevated prolactin levels that can cause amenorrhea.
REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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